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About Pecan and Petunia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
South America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias

Number of Varieties

8118
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
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Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
not provided

Habit

Upright/Erect
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm5.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm2.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Golden Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
Petunia

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Petunia

In Hindi

पेकॉन
Petunia

In German

Pekannuss
Petunie

In French

Pacanier
Pétunia

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Petunia

In Greek

Pecan
πετούνια

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
Petúnia

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Petunia

In Latin

Pecan
Petunia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales
Solanales

Family

Juglandaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Petunia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Juglandeae
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Subfamily

Juglandoideae
Petunioideae

Number of Species

1935
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Petunia

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Petunia. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Petunia has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pecan and Petunia

Season and care of Pecan and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.

Pecan and Petunia Physical Information

Pecan and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Petunia are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow

  • Petunia leaf color: Golden Green

Care of Pecan and Petunia

Care of Pecan and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.